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48-2x=x
Multiply both sides of the equation by 8, the least common multiple of 4,8.
48-2x-x=0
Subtract x from both sides.
48-3x=0
Combine -2x and -x to get -3x.
-3x=-48
Subtract 48 from both sides. Anything subtracted from zero gives its negation.
x=\frac{-48}{-3}
Divide both sides by -3.
x=16
Divide -48 by -3 to get 16.